Lou Gehrig's disease
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Lou Gehrig's disease¹
Where it comes from
Named after New York Yankees baseball player Lou Gehrig (1903–1941), a prominent sufferer of the disease. The disease was known before Gehrig suffered it, but his fame led to his name being associated with it.
noun Lou Gehrig's · Lou Gehrig's Disease
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Synonym of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.
The “Euphoria” and “Grey’s Anatomy” actor announced on Thursday that he has been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease.
Similar: amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
Lou Gehrig's Disease²
noun
- Alternative form of Lou Gehrig's disease
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